Finding the Third Proportional to 362,382 and 852,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,382 and 852,663 is: 2,006,264.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,382 : 852,663 = 852,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,382/852,663 = 852,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,382x = 852,663 × 852,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,382x = 727,034,191,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,034,191,569/362,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,006,264.64
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